Entry #23
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)
Australia
30cm (11.8") /
Before
The tree was collected as an Airlayer from a very old tree in April 2011. it Has been recovering since then and the top section of the initial layer has since been layered off again last year, and the stump reduced to what it is now.
The tree will be repotted in Spring this year with a new potting angle of about 40 degress to the left.
The Existing foliage will then become the first branch and foliage mass down low and then apex will be allowed to grow vigorously, to provide a Full canopy at the apex of the tree, The apex will have a definite movement and flow to the left and down towards the lower foliage.
One Quarter Progression
Repotting has not been achieved due to work commitments, but it is developing nicely anyway.